Business Development Manager

Derby | Permanent | Full Time | Hybrid working | Birthday off | You Day | Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is looking for a results-driven Business Development Manager to lead new client acquisition and expand our recruitment footprint across our Northern region.

This is a dedicated sales role, focused solely on opening doors, winning new business, and building long-term client partnerships. You'll be supported by an experienced delivery team, allowing you to focus on what you do best; generating revenue and growing market share.

The successful candidate can be based in the North West, Midlands or North Wales.

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Key Duties

• Winning new recruitment business across the temporary and permanent recruitment market.
• Building and executing a targeted new business strategy within your region.
• Proactively identifying, approaching and converting new client opportunities.
• Leading the full sales cycle, from prospecting to signed terms and agreements.
• Building relationships with senior decision-makers and hiring managers.
• Maximising the profitability of new business by negotiating the best possible margins.
• Developing a strong social media and LinkedIn presence to promote personal and professional brand.
• Positioning Acorn by Synergie as a recruitment partner of choice.
• Working closely with delivery teams to ensure a seamless handover and high-quality service delivery.

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Requirements

• Proven success in new business sales within recruitment or B2B sales (within a service industry).
• A strong track record of winning new clients and revenue generation.
• Confident, credible and commercially astute.
• Highly self-motivated with a hunter mentality.
• Resilient, driven and comfortable operating in a target-led environment.
• Passion for building relationships and creating long-term value.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

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What We Offer

• Minimum 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays), increasing with service - plus your birthday off and a You Day!
• Hybrid working.
• Generous company sick pay scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Pension scheme and life assurance from day one.
• Clear career pathways
• Friendly, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• Discount shopping portal and long-service awards.
• Competitions, incentives, and regular team get-togethers.

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Interested?

If you want a role where you can focus purely on sales, own your results, and be rewarded for growth, this is it - apply today!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.